The City of Mission, Texas issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional land‑surveying services, including GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, UAV, GIS, and related documentation. After a competitive open‑competition process with eleven qualified respondents, the evaluation tally ranked Melden & Hunt, Inc. highest with an average score of 90 and deemed “Acceptable” by all evaluators. Consequently, the city awarded the contract to Melden & Hunt, Inc. on 9 April 2026.
• Scope: Comprehensive land‑surveying, mapping, and data‑management services for municipal projects.
• Evaluation: Multi‑panel scoring (technical capability, personnel, equipment, past performance) leading to a single award.
• Awardee: Melden & Hunt, Inc., a locally based firm with extensive surveying staff and advanced technology (GPS, GNSS, LiDAR, 3‑D scanning, GIS integration).
• Timeline: Bid opening 5 Nov 2025; award 9 Apr 2026; contract commencement likely after award.
• Contact: Edgar Chapa, Contracts Administrator, City of Mission (
[email protected]).